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Sabine Pass Lighthouse

Cameron, Louisiana • Cameron County

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About This Property

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The Sabine Pass Lighthouse, located in Cameron, Louisiana, is a striking conical brick tower built on timber pilings. Its design was necessitated by the swampy, unstable terrain, and it served as a vital navigational aid.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
2.4
Listed Date
12/17/1981
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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